Hi folks. It's June. Any day now, we will be able to put away the heavy jackets, boots for the mud, and shut off the furnace.
I wanted to mention this product by Rubbermaid (FreshWorks) for storing veggies and fruits. Several sizes and the only way I've found to keep them fresh for days. Strawberries never last for me and the vinegar bath and other methods failed. I tried the blue apple but it didn't really work as well.
Peppers, lettuce, spinach, any veggie. The first rule is to not wash any item until use, unless dirty from the garden. If storing a longer time, I dry the inside of the container from the humidity produced when excessive. Peppers (unwashed) last quite a while.
The berries are the opposite of most regarding humidity which rots them quickly. I remove from packaging, dry off if wet, and set one or two layers in these containers. A paper towel or similar is laid over to absorb any moisture from the container.
This is the bottom layer that I moved to a smaller container and added the fresh lettuce to the larger one. Look at them! It's been six days. Keeping them dry works!
And since I make this every morning and sometimes for an evening treat, I'm happy to have found a storage solution.
No stitching yet, trying to choose a small project. Once again, finding the right piece of linen without cutting into a larger piece is the main problem. I need to kit, as I've said before but failed to do. My fingers are numb and when not, are aching from painting. It's finally done, the matte poly is on the backsplash, and this 3" x 24" deep cutting board slot is done. Saved the worst for last!
If you want to see a stitcher that tackles the larger reproduction samplers without hesitation, check the latest
nerissasstitchinglifestyle video. Her work is amazing. And on Instagram, check out
inspiredbymichellerea post of what her needle touched in May. Yoi. Without inspiration from others, I wonder if I would still be stitching.
Have a great week!
Thanks for visiting.
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